Use hand tools

An entertainment industry assessment guide

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Use hand tools

Candidates name ....

(Print name)

Verifier/Assessors name ......

Registered training organisation and/or venue ......

Competence achieved (assessor to tick)

Verifier/Assessors signature

Date ...

Candidates signature ....

Date ...

Assessment of this unit applies to the use of various hand tools, including but not limited to
hacksaws, hammers, punches, screwdrivers, sockets, wrenches, scrapers, chisels, gouges,
wood planes and files of all cross-sectional shapes and types.
Assessment may apply to work undertaken autonomously or in a team environment using
predetermined standards of quality, safety and workshop procedures.
Applications may include hand tools used for adjusting, dismantling, assembling and
finishing of items or components and the finishing, cutting and scraping of metallic and nonmetallic material to size and shape.
This unit should not be selected if the hand tool is dedicated to a single operation or machine
and if only a machine-specific/customised tool is used.
This unit may be assessed on or off the job or in a combination of both on and off the job.

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Suggested evidence gathering methods

Observation
Observation is a popular assessment method, because it is direct and authentic. However, it
will often need to be supplemented by other forms of assessment to obtain sufficient
evidence of all aspects of competence.
The assessee may be observed:

using hand tools

working autonomously or in a team

communicating information about processes, events or tasks being undertaken to ensure a

safe and efficient working environment

using accepted engineering techniques, practices, processes and workplace procedures

selecting appropriate personal protective clothing and safety equipment to be used when
using hand tools

identifying common faults and/or defects in hand tools and following the procedures for
marking unsafe or faulty tools

Oral questioning
Oral questioning is a useful way of checking knowledge, areas that are not directly
observed, and what if? situations. In this unit, oral questioning may be used to assess:
Knowledge and understanding of:

accepted engineering techniques, practices, processes and workplace procedures

Skills in:

taking responsibility for the quality of their own work

planning tasks in all situations and reviewing task requirements as appropriate

identifying the outcomes and job specifications to be achieved by the use of hand tools

identifying the routine maintenance requirements of a range of hand tools

identifying the procedures and techniques to be used in maintaining/sharpening a range of

hand tools

Documentary evidence
Documentary evidence may include:

third party reports from supervisors, referees or others

evidence of successfully completed courses

duty statements (provided these show clear links to the relevant units)

resumes (provided these show clear links to the relevant units and can be verified
independently)

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ASSESSMENT CHECKLIST

Can the candidate:

Evidence

Use hand tools

Select appropriate hand tools according to the

task requirements

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Use hand tools to produce desired outcomes to

job specifications which may include finish,
tension, size or shape

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Adhere to all safety requirements before,

during and after use
Identify and mark unsafe or faulty tools for
repair according to designated procedures
before, during and after use

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Undertake routine maintenance of tools,

according to standard operational procedures,
principles and techniques

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Routine maintenance tasks may include:

cleaning

lubricating

tightening

simple tool repairs

hand sharpening and adjustments using

engineering principles, tools, equipment
and procedures

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Safely store hand tools in appropriate locations

according to standard operational procedures
and manufacturers recommendations

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Can the candidate:

Evidence

Provide evidence that they know and

understand:

Accepted engineering techniques,

practices, processes and workplace
procedures

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Provide evidence that they can:

Communicate information about

processes, events or tasks being
undertaken to ensure a safe and efficient
working environment

___________________________________________

Take responsibility for the quality of their

own work

___________________________________________

Plan tasks in all situations and reviewing

task requirements as appropriate

___________________________________________
___________________________________________

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Use accepted engineering techniques,

practices, processes and workplace
procedures

___________________________________________

Identify the outcomes and job

specifications to be achieved by the use of
hand tools

___________________________________________

Select appropriate personal protective

clothing and safety equipment to be used
when using hand tools

___________________________________________

___________________________________________
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Identify common faults and/or defects in

hand tools and following the procedures
for marking unsafe or faulty tools

Identify the routine maintenance

requirements of a range of hand tools

___________________________________________

Identify the procedures and techniques to

be used in maintaining/sharpening a range
of hand tools

___________________________________________

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COMMENTS ON ASSESSMENT
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This unit may be assessed in conjunction with any other units addressing the safety, quality,
communication, materials handling, recording and reporting associated with the use of hand tools or
other units requiring the exercise of the skills and knowledge covered by this unit.

This assessment guide is part of the entertainment industry training package.

It relates to the unit of competency:

CUETGE8A
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